From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama, US presidents throughout history have highlighted Asia in their annual State of the Union addresses, discussing trade ties, security issues, and opportunities for cultural exchange.

Members of the Alaska National Guard swapped ideas on logistical practices with Australian Defense Force personnel recently, while US Marines participated for the first time in Japan’s Churashima Rescue Exercises.

While conducting a series of important exercises recently with numerous allies around the Asia-Pacific, the US Navy is planning to include more participants and strengthen cooperation with numerous navies to include the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, and China.